BOOK OF THE WEEK – The Body by Bill Bryson Bill Bryson, bestselling author of “A Short History of Nearly Everything”, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Bryson-esque anecdotes, “The Body” will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner’s manual for everybody. Read some fun facts excerpted from “The Body” in our winter catalogue!